Cristals Mustang Ranch Resort

[terrierist]

OK, I give!! I will NOT discard all of this advice. Honestly, I'm a bit of a camera snob...I like to take photographs, not snapshots. Many of my captures have been published, and even more hang on my walls (apparently I think I'm better at this than others). Nevertheless, with safety and the cost of replacing my equipment in mind, I'll borrow my son's cheap little pocket camera. It'll be good enough for posting here, anyway.

Thanks for the news. Though unwelcome I will head it.

[weyland]

OK, I give!! I will NOT discard all of this advice. Honestly, I'm a bit of a camera snob...I like to take photographs, not snapshots. Many of my captures have been published, and even more hang on my walls (apparently I think I'm better at this than others). Nevertheless, with safety and the cost of replacing my equipment in mind, I'll borrow my son's cheap little pocket camera. It'll be good enough for posting here, anyway.

Thanks for the news. Though unwelcome I will head it.

They presumably still have room safes at Cristal Mustang so there is no reason why you cannot take both, your posh camera for photos within the confines of CM if that would enhance your holiday enjoyment and a compact for carrying when off campus. (I personally take as little of value to worry about on my trips as I can, but then I am not a photography enthusiast).

Re: room safes. If they still have the safes which Dominican Billy installed when it was Field of Dreams I recommend you take a good-quality four-digit combination padlock with you (cost about $20 in the UK so probably cheaper in the US). No problem then about losing your key or wondering if the staff have duplicate keys. This solution only works if you don't get so drunk you cannot remember the combination.

If you are thinking of nude pics in your room at Cristal Mustang (as we all hope you are! ), one problem is that the path runs near the front window and passers-by can easily see in which obviously deters the girls from posing. Mr Happy suggested to me draping a white sheet over the window, which would also minimise shadows from the window bars.

[terrierist]

They presumably still have room safes at Cristal Mustang so there is no reason why you cannot take both, your posh camera for photos within the confines of CM if that would enhance your holiday enjoyment and a compact for carrying when off campus. (I personally take as little of value to worry about on my trips as I can, but then I am not a photography enthusiast).

Re: room safes. If they still have the safes which Dominican Billy installed when it was Field of Dreams I recommend you take a good-quality four-digit combination padlock with you (cost about $20 in the UK so probably cheaper in the US). No problem then about losing your key or wondering if the staff have duplicate keys. This solution only works if you don't get so drunk you cannot remember the combination.

If you are thinking of nude pics in your room at Cristal Mustang (as we all hope you are! ), one problem is that the path runs near the front window and passers-by can easily see in which obviously deters the girls from posing. Mr Happy suggested to me draping a white sheet over the window, which would also minimise shadows from the window bars.

What? No draperies? I'm a afficionado of ladies, rarely a voyeur, but never an exhibitionist. This could be a severe problem for me.

That being said, I doubt if many girls, even in DR, would pose for nudes, lest they find themselves on embarrassing public billboards or condom wrappers. It is not my intention to shoot the girls in poses I cannot show to my son unless they insist (and I hope they do).

Still, if any of you can recommend pretty photo-willing ladies who are also fun between the sheets, maybe I'll just try to order them in for our mutual pleasure. (I have no idea if I can even do that yet). I'm no longer even in my 40s anymore, so room service is not such a bad thing, especially with a good referral.

[Beads]

What? No draperies? I'm a afficionado of ladies, rarely a voyeur, but never an exhibitionist. This could be a severe problem for me.

That being said, I doubt if many girls, even in DR, would pose for nudes, lest they find themselves on embarrassing public billboards or condom wrappers. It is not my intention to shoot the girls in poses I cannot show to my son unless they insist (and I hope they do).

Still, if any of you can recommend pretty photo-willing ladies who are also fun between the sheets, maybe I'll just try to order them in for our mutual pleasure. (I have no idea if I can even do that yet). I'm no longer even in my 40s anymore, so room service is not such a bad thing, especially with a good referral.

If you want photos or video just tell them beforehand. If they say no just get a different chica. Theres a virtually unlimited supply of them! If you take the time to go look you will find one you like who is willing to do what you want for the going rate.

[Jimbo44]

OK, I'm a newbie here. I booked into Cristal's Mustang Ranch Resort prior to finding this forum. Oh well, I'm looking forward to it. If the sun is out, the pool clean and the "scenery" worth pursuing I'll be a happy boy. I'll be there Jan. 11-19th, and I'll let you know what I think when I return.

Perhaps I'll even post from there if the internet is reliable and convenient.

TTFN, I've packing and arranging to do.

Internet cafes run 10 pesos per miute.

[Apos]

more like 10-15 pesos every 15 minutes

Internet cafes run 10 pesos per miute.

[ElPlomero]

Hopefully, if you're going to be stuck so far away from things, unlike when you're staying in Sosua, they would have the decency to provide a computer with internet.

Having to schlepp into Puerto Plata for that each day would be a drag.

ELPlomero

[weyland]

What? No draperies? ... this could be a severe problem for me. That being said, I doubt if many girls, even in DR, would pose for nudes.

I haven't been to Field of Dreams since it became Cristal Mustang, but I am sure it still has opaque drapes so you will have no privacy concerns. One downside with the Field of Dreams rooms was they were very gloomy, even after Billy put in stronger light-bulbs at my request. Most Dominican rooms are. And darker than desirable for photography, necessitating flash when the drapes are drawn. Mr Happy suggests replacing the drapes with a bed sheet to give more, and softer, light.

If chicas don't agree to nude photography, I don't employ them because, as Beads says, the majority will allow it. If you want to take nude pics, make sure it is clearly agreed up front that her price includes this and that the chica does not try to charge you extra later. Sometimes they will still welch on the deal totally, or partially by restricting you to only a few pics, or only to "tasteful" pics, and you could think about witholding part payment, but if they were otherwise satisfactory I didn't usually make an issue of it, just a mental note not to take them again.

Hopefully, if you're going to be stuck so far away from things, unlike when you're staying in Sosua, they would have the decency to provide a computer with internet. Having to schlepp into Puerto Plata for that each day would be a drag.

Cristal Mustang has free internet access in a dedicated area. If there is a queue (unlikely) or it's unavailable for any reason there are internet cafés a few minutes away on the road into PP.

[eastcoastallstar]

Can anyone confirm what this means?

My visit to "Cristals Mustang Ranch Resort".

This is not a self-serving report because it gives me no benefits. After visiting my old “Field of Dreams Inn” today I was very impressed with the improvements Leno has made. I would love to have him default on his mortgage payments and I’d get the hotel back with all those additions.

I went out there because Leno was having a problem with the water supply. A "dune buggy" neighbor who had given me problems in the past with his stealing my “paid for” water supply had cut the line to the hotel cistern. Leno will have more success dealing with this bandit than I had for sure.

Leno has added a reception area with computers for guest use, a larger air-conditioned restaurant, made my apartment into a luxury two bedroom suite with a 60”television (would love to live there now), a sauna, a large poolside bar with projection tv for sporting events and two new luxury suites. He has a chef on site (I don’t think my cooking was all that bad) with an extended menu.

He has three plans for accommodations, first is room only at $50.00 per night (same as my rates), second a MAP at $90.00 per person (all meals and local drinks) and third a full exotic vacation at $179.00 per night.

When I opened I had some detractors write that I was in the middle of nowhere. Not true as the location is 2 minutes away from 3 casinos, Mangu Disco and the golf course, 12 minutes from the airport, 5 minutes from Cristals and 20 minutes from Sosua if you want to bring back your catch of the day from there.

I’ll go back there in the next day or so to take some photos to post here.

It’s wonderful what you can do when you have a large budget and staff to do the work for you.
DominicanBilly

[guttaman]

I believe i read it is 1 Cristals chica of your choosing for 4 hours, and the full AI package.

[blacksultan]

I will not fuck with any Cristal's related shit.

[ElPlomero]

They advertised that they supplied chicas before. Initially, I think it's the only way they did things. It's probably that. It sort of connects.

If I'm not mistaken, isn't $80 the chica for ST "sucker" rate at Cristals?

I've never paid that, and never would, but I'm sure the same kind of guy that uses the other Dominican services we've all seen advertised, would.

ELPlomero

[eastcoastallstar]

That's a rip -off, I'm not fucking with it.

I believe i read it is 1 Cristals chica of your choosing for 4 hours, and the full AI package.

[guttaman]

That's a rip -off, I'm not fucking with it.

I would not fuck with it either. But for a newbie that has never been with a paid whore in the DR before it would be an easy break in for him. And as the OP said he booked it before he found this place. Sounds much better than doing a maiden trip to an AI. I have a feeling this will not be his last trip this year.

[Jimbo44]

more like 10-15 pesos every 15 minutes

I stand corrected, thanx, I was quoting the international phone rates....

[terrierist]

OK, gentlemen (and ladies, if any). I promised a review, and here it is.

I'm just back from a week at Cristal's Mustang Ranch. As advertised, a cab and driver was waiting for me at the airport and drove me to the resort. He was assigned to me for my entire stay. All my trips between Cristal's club (it's not just a nightclub as they have ladies at the pool during the day) was paid by the Ranch. If I wanted to go elsewhere, I would arrange it privately with my driver.

My overall experience was much better than I anticipated. In fact, I didn't get a chance to make it to Sosua to meet some other members who graciously gave me their number. That will now have to wait for my next trip. Yes, I'm addicted to the D.R. and I'll be going back.

The rooms were small but clean. The service was excellent. Every day my room was made up promptly and towel sculptures left on the bed, sometimes even with flowers. The restaurant just received a new menu and the food was very good. The chef has adjusted it for North American tastes, and I found it to be delicious.

The atmosphere was amazing. Everyone knows you go there for casual sex with a bunch of girls. They are not judgemental, but even encouraging. I was a little embarrassed upon arrival but quickly got over that when everyone was encouraging. For the first few nights I was the only guest so I got to know the staff pretty well. We would attempt to talk for hours using my laptop as a translator. Everyone tries to speak a little English, but some are far better at it than others. I just relaxed by the pool, drank and ate to my heart's content. When I tired of reading I would call my driver and head down to Cristal's to select a girl. Over the week I lost count, and I even brought a couple non-Cristals girls back to the hotel too. There was no problem, and no questions with that.

I primarily drink rum, and the Cuba Libras were very good and included at no extra charge so I was quite happy. They also included Bohemia beer. It tasted fine to me, and since Presidente was extra charge I stuck with Bohemia. The girls rather like to be treated to Baileys Irish Cream, and I quickly had my driver take me to the supermarket to pick up my own bottle which I kept in my room. Clearly if you are nice to the ladies they repay you in spades. All seemed clean and all definitely looked after themselves. North American women, for the most part, have much to learn and should be ashamed in that department.

I talked to Lino (the owner) at length while staying there. He is truly trying to offer a worry-free fun time to his customers and genuinely solicited feedback and suggestions on how to make the experience better. I had a couple of problems with my room. The lock broke so I couldn't get back in to the first room. They moved me right away to another room with no hot water. So then they upgraded me to the two-bedroom suite with the big projection TV. Sweet. It was a payback for my inconvenience and no extra charge. Every room has a tv with satellite, air conditioning and a combination safe. Only the manager, Nancy, can get into the safe to allow you to set your password, and I truly grew to trust her. She was very helpful all week, as were all the staff. I grew quite fond of a very smart girl who worked the front desk with Nancy. Bored of all the girls, I took her out for lunch one day...with her father driving. It was a nice change to go on a normal date. This newbie definately learned how to overindulge.

Now the reason I didn't make it to Sosua was that on Monday a fellow Canadian form my home province arrived. We both picked out girls and had a fun party, including playing in the pool and trying out the new Sauna. I must say that a 4-hour ticket is just about right. Lots of time for the nasty, a couple hours of fun, and a repeat. We always gave the girls 200-300 pesos for cab fare home as we just didn't want to bother going with them. I suspect most of them pocketed the money and took the moto-concho. I don't care.

And then more guys came. Well, the evenings became a hoot. Sitting around the bar with beautiful girls of every type hanging around their guys, drinking, laughing, playing darts and pool. It was like being at a playboy mansion party. What a hoot!!! Every so often some couples would disappear and others would come back from their room. And nobody cared, it was such a free and easy atmosphere. And I was having a ball, even if the girls were "pros" from Cristals. Actually, maybe because of that. They knew each other, and they knew what they need to do to be picked again tomorrow. So it was a very friendly, attention-packed party all around.

Now Cristals itself was a bit of a shock the first time I went, as I was immediately assaulted by a dozen scantily-clad but beautiful women of every colour and description. But they escorted me behind a chain beyond which the girls were only allowed if invited. On subsequent visits I stayed at the bar and watched before making my selection. Clearly some girls were far more to my taste than others, and some performed far better than others back at the room. But overall, each earned their "ticket". Two of them deserved encore engagements. In particular one was a professional masseuse as well. When she left I could hardly walk I was so relaxed. What a way to go. Lino is proud of the fact he brings his own doctor in to test his girls every 45 days, and all seemed clean. Nevertheless, you never know about the guy yesterday, so bring condoms.

I bought several additional tickets just because I was enjoying the parties in the evening. It was great. I think they cost about 2200 pesos for 4 hours, including salida and my taxi ride to and back from Cristal's. You can also keep a girl for longer by offering two tickets for overnight or simple cash if you prefer. I soon discovered that was silly, though. Why settle for one girl (who must eventually sleep), when you can have many. Besides, there's only so much fun this 50-something guy can have in a single day.

Now if you are going to spend a longer time, you can go for just the room, or the room, food and bar and buy tickets for the girls a-la-carte (It's cheaper overall than paying for taxi, salida and the girl). But if your time is limited and you just want to go with your buddies to have some fun, then I can highly recommend this place on the all-inclusive package. You may pay a little extra for the "all-inclusive" nature, but for me it was a vacation. I was treated very well. I had a selection of girls like I've not seen before and who, frankly, treated me in ways (all relatively safe) I've not been treated before. I still have "Si, Papi, Si, Papi" ringing in my ears as I imagine the Cheshire grin that must have been on my face. The food was great (they added beef and a lot of pasta to the new menu half way through my stay). Everybody knew my name and greeted me enthusiastically. Though they couldn't pronounce mine properly, I suspect I screwed up their names too.

In short, this was a fun adventure and I'd do it again. But take a buddy along as the fun really starts when there's a group of like-minded mongerers partying at Cristals.

I don't have pictures, as the ones on Lino's website are completely acccurate and my borrowed camera did not work well in low light in the rooms. They just finished adding two new junior suites and I would highly recommend them for the extra $20 / night. Just remember, this is not a 5 star vacation getaway. But neither is it a 5 star expense, and the girls and lifestyle are not just tolerated, but expected. It made things very fun.

I wish I had other experiences, but this is my first "single" vacation. There may be better ways out there, there are certainly worse. I can only say I am entirely satisfied with my week.

[cuddler]

Spelling error.

Really Weighlind. I'll have to abandon our new-found friendship if you keep on letting down the side like that! How can you expect the natives to respect us if we can't even spell properly?
Disgusted
Cuddler

[terrierist]

I forgot to add: I asked if they had Wi-Fi connections when I booked. The day after I arrived, they started to install the masts and had it working throughout the entire compound just as I was leaving. Lino said he liked the suggestion.

[weyland]

Terrierist, thanks for reporting back and I am so glad you had a great time. As I suspected and despite some of the prejudiced comments here, while this may not suit everybody, it is a good package for someone who is willing to spend a little more (and I do mean a little more) to enjoy a trouble-free and comfortable time. It would certainly appeal to me over Blackbeards, which is the nearest comparison, and I am by no means a Blackbeards hater like some here. No, I wouldn't do it because I like rooting around in odd places for hopefully fresh (and perhaps also "odd") chicas, but I will now recommend it to others whose time is more valuable than mine (not difficult) and want the all-in experience. The only thing is that you say "for the first few nights I was the only guest". If that is the case, how long will it survive?

[terrierist]

Terrierist, thanks for reporting back and I am so glad you had a great time. As I suspected and despite some of the prejudiced comments here, while this may not suit everybody, it is a good package for someone who is willing to spend a little more (and I do mean a little more) to enjoy a trouble-free and comfortable time. It would certainly appeal to me over Blackbeards, which is the nearest comparison, and I am by no means a Blackbeards hater like some here. No, I wouldn't do it because I like rooting around in odd places for hopefully fresh (and perhaps also "odd") chicas, but I will now recommend it to others whose time is more valuable than mine (not difficult) and want the all-in experience. The only thing is that you say "for the first few nights I was the only guest". If that is the case, how long will it survive?

Well, Lino is still pumping a lot of money into the place. WiFi, new hot water system, two new suites, etc. He is losing money now, but he feels that if he does a good job, people will come. They are heavily booked in February, and were full Thursday through the weekend, so it isn't that bad.